Storrington Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a significant decline in crime for Storrington, a built-up area within Horsham, with an overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents — 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This represents a sharp downward trend from the previous month’s rate of 6.2, though seasonal factors may have played a role. The area’s crime profile remains distinct, with violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes. Shoplifting (5 incidents) emerged as the third most common category, slightly above the UK average for this type. August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which could theoretically elevate burglary risks. However, the area’s low crime rate — particularly in property crime (9 incidents, 37.5% of total) — suggests effective local policing or community engagement. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed toward property offences, though the latter category also saw a notable reduction. Violent crime rates (1.0 per 1,000) were 65% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect Storrington’s relatively stable social environment compared to larger urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, fell by 50% month-on-month, linked to seasonal changes in community activity. These patterns indicate a combination of local factors — including the area’s compact, commuter-oriented layout — that likely contribute to its consistently low crime rates relative to national benchmarks.

The month-on-month decline in crime was most pronounced in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 50% to 5 incidents — a stark contrast to the 10 reported in July. This reduction, coupled with a 60% drop in criminal damage and arson (from 5 to 2), suggests a possible seasonal lull in disruptive activities. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose 25% to 5 incidents, though this remains 11% above the UK average for the category. Vehicle crime saw a 100% increase, with one incident reported in August compared to none in July, possibly linked to increased vehicle movement during holiday periods. The area’s violent crime rate (1.0 per 1,000) remained 65% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect Storrington’s lower population density and community cohesion. Anti-social behaviour’s sharp decline — despite the summer season — could indicate successful local interventions or a temporary shift in community dynamics. For residents, the most immediate concern remains shoplifting, which now accounts for 20.8% of all reported crimes, though this remains a relatively small proportion of the total. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local conditions and broader national trends.

Storrington’s August 2025 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents represents a 42.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2, underscoring a marked improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, may still concern residents living in areas with higher foot traffic or commercial activity. When scaled to the population of 6,818, this translates to one crime occurring for every 284 residents over the course of the month — a statistic that, while seemingly abstract, provides context for the frequency of incidents in a small built-up area. Compared to the UK average, Storrington’s crime rate remains lower, with the area’s violent crime rate (1.0 per 1,000) 65% below the national benchmark. This disparity may be attributed to Storrington’s characteristics as a smaller, commuter-oriented settlement with limited nightlife or high-density housing. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-284 residents also suggests that, while crime is not absent, its impact is distributed across a relatively small population, reducing the perceived risk for individual households. These comparisons highlight the area’s unique position within the broader UK crime profile, where smaller settlements often benefit from lower population density and stronger community ties.